Generative artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented wave of scams, from vocal clone politician phone calls to uncomfortably realistic deepfake images. While most of these are designed and coordinated by groups of bad actors hoping to cast the widest net possible, some are the work of individuals simply attempting to pull one over on specific targets. Many AI con jobs are more convincing than others, but one pizzeria owner in Los Angeles almost immediately suspected a recent patron’s complaint once they saw the supposed “evidence.”
Customer targets L.A. pizza shop with AI photo scam
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